Title: Chai i
Categories: Beverages, Indian
Yield: 2 Servings
2 c Water
2 ts Loose black tea
1/4 ts Tea masala
2 Cardamon pods
2 ts Sugar
1/2 c Milk
1 tb Ginger, peeled and sliced
Combine the water, tea, masala, cardamon, and 1 tsp of the sugar in a
large saucepan and simmer over low heat for 5 min. Add the milk and
the rest of the sugar. Add the ginger 1-2 min after that, or when the
mixture returns to a simmer. Wait for 15-30 seconds, then strain the
tea into 2 cups.
Note: tea masala is a prepared spice mixture of ground black pepper,
ground cardamon, ground cloves, and ground cinnamon. It is available
at most Indian food markets or you can create your own, depending on
your taste.
Variation: to make Chai I without milk and sugar, combine the water,
tea, masala, and cardamon in a large saucepan and simmer over low
heat for 5 min. Add the ginger, wait 15-30 seconds, then strain the
tea into 2 cups.
Making Your Own Gourmet Tea Drinks by Mathew Tekulsky ISBN
0-517-70030-1 pg 39
From: Diane Lazarus Date: 05-22-96 (F) Cooking Ä